Key Facts: Mauritius Wages
- Country
- Mauritius (MUS)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR)
- Minimum Wage
- ₨102.38 /hr ($2.21 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- ₨43,500 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- ₨522,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- ₨276,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 45 hours
- Data Source
- Mauritius national minimum wage, effective 2026-01-01, verified 2026-06-08
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-08
Mauritius — Average Salary & Wages
Mauritian rupee (MUR) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Mauritius is
₨522,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than ₨276,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Mauritius is ₨102.38/hr ($2.21 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is ₨43,500 ($937.70 USD). The median monthly income is ₨23,000 ($495.80 USD).
Median monthly income of approximately MUR 42,000. Mauritius is classified as an upper-middle-income country by the World Bank.
Average monthly earnings from the Survey of Employment and Earnings. Tourism, financial services, and ICT sectors tend to offer higher wages.
About the Mauritius economy
Mauritius is an upper-middle-income island economy in the Indian Ocean with a diversified portfolio spanning financial services, tourism, textiles, and sugar processing. Real GDP per capita reached $27,300 in 2024 on a purchasing power parity basis, among the highest in Africa. Services generate 64.4 percent of output, industry 17.8 percent, and agriculture 4.3 percent (OpenFactBook, 2024 est.). Real GDP grew 4.7 percent in 2024, following 5 percent in 2023 and 8.7 percent in 2022 as tourism recovered from the pandemic. Top exports include fish, garments, raw sugar, fertilizers, and diamonds.
The labor force totals approximately 594,900 workers as of 2024. Unemployment stood at 5.5 percent in 2024, down from 6.4 percent in 2022. Youth unemployment for workers aged 15 to 24 remains much higher at 16.6 percent, and the gap is wider for young women at 18.4 percent than for young men at 15.3 percent (OpenFactBook, 2024 est.). Inflation has eased from 10.8 percent in 2022 to 3.6 percent in 2024, which has reduced pressure on real wages.
Mauritius sets a national minimum wage that the National Wage Consultative Council reviews. From 1 January 2026 the monthly floor for a full-time worker rose from Rs 17,110 to Rs 17,745, an increase of Rs 635 or about 3.7 percent. The revision was published in the Government Gazette on 17 January 2026 and deemed effective from 1 January 2026. At the 2024 average exchange rate of 46.415 rupees per US dollar, the new floor equals roughly $382 per month.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2018, the minimum wage has grown +118% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Mauritius, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $5.86/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Mauritius earns ₨17,746/mo. That is 41% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- ₨17,746 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 41% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $382.54/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +118% since 2018
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- ₨102.38
- Monthly
- ₨17,745
- Annual
- ₨212,940Based on 12 monthly payments
National minimum wage of MUR 17,745/month, effective 1 January 2026. Mauritius introduced its first national minimum wage in January 2018. Previously, wages were set by sector-specific Remuneration Orders (which still supplement the NMW for certain industries).
Work Week
- Standard
- 45 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 45 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 45 hours, typically 5 days of 9 hours or 6 days of 7.5 hours. Overtime paid at 1.5x normal rate on regular days, 2x on public holidays and rest days. Governed by the Workers' Rights Act 2019 (which replaced the Employment Rights Act 2008). Overtime becomes payable after normal daily working hours.
How Mauritius Compares
| Metric | Mauritius | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $2.21/hr | $0.91/hr | $6.06/hr (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $937.70/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Fiji | $2.25 |
| Uruguay | $2.15 |
| El Salvador | $2.13 |
| Malaysia | $2.13 |
| Jamaica | $2.07 |
| Mauritius | $2.21 |
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What is the minimum wage in Mauritius?
The minimum wage in Mauritius is ₨102.38/hr (approximately $2.21 USD), effective since 2026-01-01. National minimum wage of MUR 17,745/month, effective 1 January 2026. Mauritius introduced its first national minimum wage in January 2018. Previously, wages were set by sector-specific Remuneration Orders (which still supplement the NMW for certain industries).
What is the average salary in Mauritius?
The average gross monthly salary in Mauritius is ₨43,500 (approximately $937.70 USD). Average monthly earnings from the Survey of Employment and Earnings. Tourism, financial services, and ICT sectors tend to offer higher wages. Source: Statistics Mauritius (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Mauritius?
The standard work week in Mauritius is 45 hours, with a legal maximum of 45 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Standard workweek is 45 hours, typically 5 days of 9 hours or 6 days of 7.5 hours. Overtime paid at 1.5x normal rate on regular days, 2x on public holidays and rest days. Governed by the Workers' Rights Act 2019 (which replaced the Employment Rights Act 2008). Overtime becomes payable after normal daily working hours.
How has the minimum wage in Mauritius changed over time?
The minimum wage in Mauritius has changed as follows: ₨8,140 in 2018, ₨9,700 in 2020, ₨12,075 in 2023, ₨16,500 in 2024, ₨17,110 in 2025, ₨17,745 in 2026. This represents 6 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Mauritius in USD?
The minimum wage in Mauritius converts to approximately $2.21/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Mauritius in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Mauritius is approximately $937.70 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Mauritius's minimum wage compare to the Africa average?
Mauritius's minimum wage ranks #3 out of 33 countries with statutory minimum wages in Africa, placing it among the highest in Africa.
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